Switzerland's Albinati Aeronautics has been granted authorisation for pets to travel with their owners in its aircraft cabins on flights to London airports including Biggin Hill, Farnborough, Gatwick and Stansted.

Pets can now fly alongside their keepers in comfort, without suffering the stress of a flight in the baggage compartment. They will also avoid the compulsory quarantine period when flying with Albinati.

The operator's Maltese sister company Albinati Aviation has also been approved to transport dogs, cats and ferrets to London Biggin Hill. The company is able to supply full documentation for such flights.